Program: Bioinformatics and Biostatistics MS - University at Buffalo

Apr 03, 2025

2024-2025 Graduate Catalog

The Bioinformatics and Biostatistics MS program educates and trains bioinformatics and biostatistics scientists to collaborate with researchers in the basic, medical and clinical sciences; to conduct methodological research; to collaborate with local, state or national health institutions; and to serve our institute, university and the bioinformatics, biostatistics, and health-care professions. In addition to their classroom studies, the program’s students have opportunities to gain practical training through mentored, hands-on data analyses in the context of exciting biological, medical and health science research projects.

Required Core (21 credits)

STA 502LEC - Intro Stat Inference Credits: 3
or
STA 521LEC - Intro Theoretical Stat 1 Credits: 3
STA 509LEC - Statistical Genetics Credits: 3
STA 511LEC - Advanced Statistical Computing Credits: 3
STA 525LEC - Stats for Bioinformatics Credits: 3
STA 545LEC - Statistical Data Mining I Credits: 3
STA 546LEC - Data Mining II Credits: 3
STA 782SEM - Departmental Seminar Credits: 0
CHB 550LR - Public Health and Population Wellbng Credits: 3

Electives (12 credits)

Select 4 courses, not previously taken, from:

BCH 519LEC - Bioinformatics & Comp Bio Credits: 3
or
CSE 503LR - Computer Science for Non Majors Credits: 3
CSE 536LEC - Computational Biology Credits: 3
CSE 562LEC - Database Systems Credits: 3
CSE 601LEC - Data Mining and Bioinformatics Credits: 3
STA 503LEC - Introduction to Applied Statistics I Credits: 3
STA 504LEC - Introduction to Applied Statistics II Credits: 3
STA 517LEC - Categorical Data Analysis Credits: 3
STA 521LEC - Intro Theoretical Stat 1 Credits: 3
STA 522LEC - Intro Theoretical Stat 2 Credits: 3
STA 526LEC - Clncal Trials/Design Anal Credits: 3
STA 531LEC - Sample Survys Thery-Meths Credits: 3
STA 536LEC - Exper Design & Anal Credits: 3
STA 561LEC - Longitudinal Data Analysis Credits: 3
STA 571LEC - Spec Top in Statistics Credits: 3
STA 575LEC - Survival Analysis Credits: 3
STA 581LEC - Multivar Data Analysis Credits: 3

Culminating Experience: Project or Thesis (3 credits)

STA 601TUT - Project Guidance Credits: 1 - 6
STA 700TUT - Thesis Guidance Credits: 1 - 16

Total Credit Hours: 36

3.0 Degree GPA required

Instruction Method

In Person (100 percent of courses offered in person)

Full/Part Time Options

Full Time

Credits Required

36 Hours

Time-To-Degree

2 Years

Application Fee

$50

SED Statement

This program is officially registered with the New York State Education Department (SED).

Online programs/courses may require students to come to campus on occasion. Time-to-degree and number of credit hours may vary based on full/part time status, degree, track and/or certification option chosen. Time-to-degree is based on calendar year(s). Contact the department for details.